Senior Audiologist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a highly motivated Audiologist for their team in London. This role involves independent diagnostic testing, providing hearing aid services, and engaging in clinical governance. The ideal candidate must have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent and at least one year's experience as a band 5 Audiologist. This position offers opportunities for career development and is part of a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year's experience as a band 5 Audiologist.
• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Evidence of CPD.
• Knowledge of British Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnostic Audiological testing of adults and children.
• Provide a comprehensive independent hearing aid service.
• Take an active role in clinical audit and governance for the Audiology service.
• Plan and prioritise elements of own workload.

Skills

Ability to prioritise, innovate & work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Audiological test procedures

Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace

A commitment to offer only a high quality service

Holds a full UK Driving licence and owns a car

Education

BSc in Audiology or equivalent

MSc in Audiological Science with Certificate of Clinical Competence

Registered/Eligible for Voluntary registration with AHCS/HCPC

Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Audiologist to work in our friendly team. You will be working at our Audiology sites at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, a community site in the London Borough of Redbridge and at a community health centre in Loughton. The department provides comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services to an extensive population covering Waltham Forest and Redbridge London boroughs.

This position will be based in the adult audiology department and the suitable candidate will have to have at least 1 years' experience working as a band 5 Audiologist.

Qualifications required are BSc in Audiology (or equivalent).

For further information please contact Chantel Orotayo, Team Lead Audiologist.

Whipps Cross University NHS Hospital NHS Trust Tel number: 0208 535 6686.

Closing date: 3rd August 2025.

Main duties of the job

• To provide independent diagnostic Audiological testing of adults and children, to be responsible for the safe use and calibration of equipment and ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• To provide a comprehensive independent hearing aid service to adults and children including determining care plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families as appropriate.
• To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own field, participating in data collection for larger projects, and contributing to the development of evidence based protocols.
• To plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the line manager, and supervise the work of trainees/students and volunteers, as required.
• To be responsible for the smooth running of a specified area of the audiology service, to be determined.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non‑medical roles. This ensures fairness and consistency within our organisation, as some of our sites fall under inner HCAS, while others are classified as outer HCAS.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & Successfully completed both parts of the professional examination, BAAT I and II
• MSc in Audiological Science with the Certificate of Clinical Competence (or equivalent)
• Registered/Eligible for Voluntary registration with AHCS/HCPC
• Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Experience

• At least one year's experience as a band 5 Audiologist
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Small area of responsibility within audiology and/or general administration

Knowledge

• Evidence of CPD
• British Sign Language

Skills

• Ability to prioritise, innovate & work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Audiological test procedures
• Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace
• A commitment to offer only a high quality service
• Holds a full UK Driving licence and owns a car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.